The Tulip Festival is a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in the City of Albany, and this year’s event was scheduled for May 8-10, 2020. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City has decided to postpone the 72nd Annual Albany Tulip Festival in order to ensure the health and safety of residents and the...
The list of Coronavirus-related temporary business closures continues to grow and two major Albany area institutions were recently added to it. Both Rivers Casino & Resort and Albany Public Library have announced temporary closures in an effort to protect public health and safety. Rivers Casino & Resort, including The Landing Hotel, will be temporarily...
In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, many events in the Capital Region are being cancelled or postponed. As of Friday, March 13, 2020 (5:30pm), the following events and many others have been cancelled or postponed in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and other communities. Event Cancellations...
This morning Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan issued a statement that all permits for mass gatherings in Albany are suspended, which includes the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We’ve received another notice on upcoming events being cancelled. The Sports Foundation of the Capital Region Chairman Brian Akley and Discover Albany President and CEO Jill Delaney have...
Editor’s Note 03/12/20: The St. Patrick’s Day Parades are cancelled as per 10:15am on the Thursday the 12th. The upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parades this Saturday, March 14th, bring road closures and parking restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: North Albany Limerick Parade: 12pm to 1pm Parade Route Details: The North Albany Limerick...
Please Note: Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, many area events have been canceled or postponed for this weekend, including the 2020 Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This is a rapidly changing situation, and more events may be canceled over the next few days. However, if you’re still looking for things to do this...
“Many people, including me, believe that participation in the census is as important as voting,” Albany Public Library Executive Director Scott C. Jarzombek said in a statement. Here’s why it’s significant, what the library is doing to help, and how Albany residents can make sure they’re counted. Albany Public Library Cares About the Count...
Editor’s Note (5/3/2023): This article has been updated to reflect the 2023 Albany Tulip Festival dates. As the flowers start to bloom in spring, the City of Albany prepares for its signature spring event – the annual Albany Tulip Festival. This highly anticipated event attracts visitors from near and far, and it’s been recognized...
There’s a lot going on in the Albany, NY area this weekend, and we have all the details you need. Make plans to attend the Hannaford Kidz Expo, a golf expo, an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration, or another top event! Have Fun at an Exciting Expo or Festival 2020 Hannaford Kidz Expo |...